Additional Missouri A+ School Program Information

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2 Purpose of This Manual The purpose of this manual is to provide students, parents, faculty, and staff with a clear understanding of the guidelines and policies of the Missouri A+ School Program as established by the Outstanding Schools Act of **Regulations and reimbursement money are subject to funding by the General Assembly of Missouri and can be amended without notice. Reimbursement is not the responsibility of the Purdy R-II School District. Please keep this manual. Updated material will be issued when needed. Each time you receive material, you may add it to the manual. Any questions about this manual or the Missouri A+ School Program should be directed to the A+ Program Coordinator. Additional Missouri A+ School Program Information The following are websites that you may find additional information on the Missouri A+ School Program and/or career information Purdy R-II School District Mission Statement The mission of the Purdy R-II School District is to equip all students with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop to their fullest potentials as self-motivated, lifelong learners who make positive contributions to society. Purdy R-II School District Beliefs Purdy R-II School District recognizes the following fundamental values and beliefs will support an effective learning environment. Values: All students need to learn to succeed. All students need direction and positive role models. All students need compassion along with the feeling of belonging All students need approval from peers and adults. All students have value, worth and the ability to change. All students have the right to be treated with dignity and respect in a safe, nurturing environment. Beliefs: Meaningful education promotes lifelong learning and maximizes potential. 2

3 High expectations are essential and encourage students to excel. Education is a collaborative effort of the student, the student s family, the school and the community. Effective public education provides for academic, social, creative, and physical growth of students. A curriculum is most effective when relevant and purposeful. Diversity and differences enrich and enhance our lives. Effective public education provides students the opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills to gather, analyze, and apply information and ideas effectively within and beyond the classroom. Effective public education provides students the opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills to recognize and solve problems, and to make decisions acting as responsible members of society. Goals of the Missouri A+ School Program The Missouri A+ School Program is a school improvement initiative established by the Outstanding Schools Act of The following are the goals of the A+ School Program: All students graduate from high school. All students complete a selection of high school studies that is challenging and for which there are identified learning expectations. All students proceed from high school graduation to a college, post-secondary vocational/technical school, or high wage job with work place skill development opportunities. Benefits of an A+ School for Students The program entitles our graduates who have met all requirements to receive reimbursement for tuition and fees to any Missouri public community college, vocational/technical school for two years (six college semesters) or the completion of one certificate program through a vocational/technical school. The tuition incentives will only be made available to reimburse the unpaid balance of the cost of tuition and fees after available federal postsecondary student financial assistance funds including scholarships have been applied to those costs. To be eligible to receive the tuition incentive**, the recipient must: a. Be considered a full-time student by the institution; b. Be a US Citizen; and c. Complete the two years of full-time enrollment at a community college or a public vocational/technical school within 48 months after graduation. Students will be eligible to receive the above incentive for two years if they maintain a 2.5 GPA in the postsecondary setting. Other benefits to being in the Missouri A+ School Program: The Missouri A+ School Program Seal will be placed on their high school transcript Students will be recognized at graduation Students will have the opportunity to tutor **Regulations and reimbursement money are subject to the General Assembly of Missouri can be amended without notice. Reimbursement is not the funding responsibility of the Purdy R-II School District. 3

4 Student Eligibility Purdy High School must certify a student as having met all the following requirements. To be certified, a student must: Sign a Missouri A+ Program Student Agreement. Attend a designated Missouri A+ School Program high school for three consecutive years immediately prior to graduation. Graduate from Purdy High School with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 grading scale (non-weighted) or on an 11 point scale. Graduate from Purdy High School with a cumulative attendance record of 95% or better. Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring. Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoidance of unlawful use of alcohol and drugs graduates, pass the Algebra 1 EOC with proficient or advanced. Make a good faith effort to first secure all available federal post-secondary student financial assistance (FAFSA). Male students need to sign up for Selective Services if 18 years old. *Any cumulative records will be accumulated throughout the student s high school career. Enrollment Requirements In order to obtain financial incentives, the enrollment requirement is for a student to attend a designated Missouri A+ School Program high school for three consecutive years prior to graduation. The student must enroll in Purdy High School no later than September 30 th of the student s sophomore year or transfer from an A+ designated high school where enrollment was prior to September 30 th of the student s sophomore year. If a student withdraws or transfers from Purdy High School after the beginning of their sophomore year, the student will not be considered for the A+ School Program unless they re-enroll in an A+ designated school. If a student transfers back to Purdy from an A+ designated school, they may continue to participate in the A+ School Program. Grade Point Requirement To meet the eligibility requirement for grade point average, the student must: Graduate with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or on an 11 point scale (on a non-weighted scale). Rounding up a grade point average is not allowed. The cumulative grade point average is based on all years of high school (9-12). The student s official transcript will serve as evidence of grade point average for admission into a public community college or public vocational/technical school. 4

5 Attendance Requirement The attendance rate must be at least 95% (approximately no more than 8 days absent a year or 32 days over four years) for the accumulated time from the beginning of the student s freshman year until graduation. The following guidelines will be followed: The accumulative attendance information will be gathered from the official computerized information system used by the district. Rounding up of percentages is not allowed. Attendance Appeal Process After receiving the status notification, the parent will have 30 days to file an appeal with the A+ Program Coordinator. If an appeal is not filed within 30 days of notification, then an appeal for those days missed will not be considered. Parents should use the Appeal of Absence form (located in the Forms Section). Students with specific health histories must make sure that the medical documentation of chronic or long term health related problems are on file with the school nurse and such health related problems shall be considered in possible review situations. No appeals allowed after a student has graduated. Those submitting a request for an appeal of absence shall provide the A+ Program Coordinator with official documentation of the following: o Hospitalization Note from Doctor o Chronic Health Problems Note from Doctor and School Nurse o Court Dates Note from Court Official o Catastrophic Illness Note from Doctor (Normal illnesses are not considered catastrophic.) A student will not have an appeal granted if any absence is due to any of the following: Truancy Skipping Class Personal/Family Vacation Transportation Problems (unless it involves school provided service) Suspended from class or school for any reason When all of the information is received, a review committee will meet at the end of each semester to decide if an appeal for absences for A+ status determination will be granted. The review committee for attendance appeals will be composed of the following: Principal Guidance Counselor Three PHS Teachers A+ Program Coordinator (acting as facilitator and non-voting member) After the review committee reaches a decision, the A+ Program Coordinator will notify the parents by letter. 5

6 Tutoring Requirement An A+ Program Student is required to perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring. The following guidelines have been established for A+ tutoring: Official tutoring log sheet must be kept by the student, signed by a school official sponsoring the activity, and turned in to the A+ office. All tutoring must be done on Purdy School District premises under the supervision of a teacher (tutoring may not be done at an individual s home or at a school not within the Purdy School District). The A+ Program Coordinator or the sponsoring school may terminate the tutoring experience. The A+ Program Student is responsible for being present at the agreed upon day and time for the tutoring. If absent, it is the responsibility of the A+ Program Student to notify the adult in charge of the A+ tutoring experience. All tutoring must be approved by the A+ Program Coordinator. No tutoring hours will be accepted after May 1 st of a student s graduating year. A+ Definitions A+ Tutor: Encourage and support the learner to improve academically. A+ Mentor: Guide and support the elementary student in many areas of his/her academic, social, and emotional development. The Mentor is to only manage concepts that are at their level of expertise and refer anything that requires the help of an adult. A+ Job Shadower: Learn and educate oneself in a field of interest that may be a future option for the student s career. A+ Tutoring Opportunities Purdy Eagles A+ Tutoring Hour: Junior or Senior students can take this class for high school credit. The A+ Program Student will be assigned an elementary, middle, or high school classroom to work with an individual or small group of students. The time counted towards tutoring must be actual student contact. Job Shadowing: Junior or Senior students can apply for the opportunity to be assigned a community member to job shadow for one full day/shift. Students may earn up to 25% of the required 50 A+ tutoring hours. The time will only be counted upon completion of the job shadowing report by the student and evaluation by the community member. Late Start: The A+ Program Student will be assigned an elementary classroom or area. The time counted tutoring must be actual student contact. Summer School: The A+ Program Student will be assigned an elementary classroom. The time counted towards tutoring must be actual student contact. Citizenship Requirements To be an A+ Program Student, you must be a credible school citizen. Credible school citizens are those students whose conduct both in school and out of school reflects credit upon themselves and their school by adhering to all school policies, local, state, and federal laws. The following is a list of disqualifications: Possession or Use of Illegal Drugs. Possession or Use of Alcohol. 6

7 Expulsion from School. Any offense outlined in the Safe Schools Act. A continuous pattern of any one or combination of discipline referrals. Citizenship certification will be based upon the following: Discipline record of the student as determined by the student s principal. Compliance with the Purdy High School Handbook. Citizenship Appeals Process After receiving the status notification, the parent will have 30 days to file an appeal with the A+ Program Coordinator. If an appeal is not filed within 30 days of notification, then a waiver for those days missed will not be considered. Parents should use the Appeal of Citizenship form (located in the Forms Section). No appeals will be allowed after a student has graduated. When all of the information is received, a review committee will meet at the end of each semester to decide if an appeal will be granted. The review committee for citizenship appeals will be composed of the following: Principal Guidance Counselor Two PHS Teachers A+ Program Coordinator (acting as facilitator and non-voting member) After the review committee reaches a decision, the A+ Program Coordinator will notify the parents by letter. Good Faith Effort to Secure Funding The A+ School Program requires students/parents to first make a good faith effort to secure all available federal post-secondary financial assistance funds that do not require repayment before A+ funding will be available. There will be an annual FASFA preparation evening for all seniors and their parents to receive help completing the FASFA after the first of the year. Complete and send in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA information must be sent to the community college or public vocational/technical school that the student is planning to attend. The FAFSA application is available in the A+ Program Office, PHS Counselor s Office, or you can apply electronically over the Internet. The Internet address is Parents are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, but not before January 1 st of the year of the student s graduation. Confirmation of application for FAFSA must be turned in by March 30 th of student s senior year. Selective Service Registration Requirement The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has ruled that all males age 18 years or older at the time of graduation must register for the Selective Service in order to be declared A+ certified. This may be completed online at 7

8 A+ Program Student Files A+ Program Student files will be kept in the A+ Program Office. A file will be kept on each student once the student enters into an A+ School Agreement. In each file the following documentation will be kept: Signed A+ School Program Agreement Signed Good Citizenship Policy Form Signed Tutoring Agreement Completed tutoring log sheets Copies of correspondence with students and/or parents File Notes Copy of Senior Year Transcript Status Notification The A+ Program Coordinator will provide every parent/guardian with an update of the continued progress of his/her student toward A+ certification. A status notification report will be sent home with the A+ Program Student after the completion of each school year (grades 9-12). Parents are encouraged to call the A+ Program Coordinator for status updates during the school year. The status notification will have the following information: Student Name Grade Level Overall Compliance (Which will stay non-compliant until ALL requirements are fulfilled.) Enrollment Date Cumulative Grade Point Average Cumulative Average Daily Attendance Percentage Community Service Hours (Logged Tutoring Hours) Algebra I EOC scoring level (must be proficient or advanced) FAFSA Completed (Which will be non-compliant until after January 1 st of the year of the student s graduation.) Selective Service (18 year old males only) 8

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10 Tutoring Requirement An A+ Program Student is required to perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring. The following guidelines have been established for A+ tutoring: Official tutoring log sheet must be kept by the student, signed by a school official sponsoring the activity, and turned in to the A+ office. All tutoring must be done on Purdy School District premises under the supervision of a teacher (tutoring may not be done at an individual s home or at a school not within the Purdy School District). The A+ Program Coordinator or the sponsoring school may terminate the tutoring experience. The A+ Program Student is responsible for being present at the agreed upon day and time for the tutoring. If absent, it is the responsibility of the A+ Program Student to notify the adult in charge of the A+ tutoring experience. All tutoring must be approved by the A+ Program Coordinator. No tutoring hours will be accepted after May 1 st of a student s graduating year. A+ Tutoring Definition A+ Tutor: Encourage and support the learner to improve academically. A+ Tutoring Opportunities Purdy Eagles A+ Tutoring Hour: Junior or Senior students can take this class for high school credit. The A+ Program Student will be assigned an elementary, middle, or high school classroom to work with an individual or small group of students. The time counted towards tutoring must be actual student contact. Late Start: The A+ Program Student will be assigned an elementary classroom or area. The time counted tutoring must be actual student contact. Summer School: The A+ Program Student will be assigned an elementary classroom. The time counted towards tutoring must be actual student contact. Student Performance Standards for Tutoring Understand the goals of the cooperating teacher before beginning tutoring. Make sure you and the cooperating teacher discuss what the goals and requirements are for the student s tutoring session. Follow the directions given by the teacher. If you have questions, ask the teacher. Whenever your cooperating teacher makes a request of you, please follow his/her directions. Remember, you are still on school property, and all regular school rules apply. Devote the proper time and attitude towards the student. Introduce yourself to the student(s) and make them feel comfortable. Be patient, a good listener, flexible, and creative with the students. If the student begins to get frustrated, be encouraging and try a different method of introducing the material. Encourage students to do their own thinking. Be positive and understanding with the 10

11 students. Compliment the student often! Use phrases like: Good Job, Don t give up, You can do it. Be committed! The student will look forward to you being there. Keep your sense of humor with the student, and be upbeat and positive. Be understanding to the student s needs, but respect their privacy. If a student reveals personal information, keep it confidential unless it is something dangerous to the student or someone else. If this happens, report the information to the teacher or principal. Language You are a role model. The student sees you as a teacher. Use correct grammar and appropriate language. Avoid incorrect statements. Never use profanity. Even words that you wouldn t think of as unacceptable may be to younger students. If you are unsure about a word, do NOT say it. Be reliable, prompt and punctual. When you make a commitment to a teacher and a student to follow a tutoring schedule, do so. Do not arrive late, you are depriving them of a learning opportunity, and giving them the impression that they are not important enough for you to get there on time. Be prepared. Dress and Hygiene You are a role model for younger students when you tutor. Make sure your clothing is clean, neat, and appropriate. You must follow school dress code. Modifying a Child s Behavior If a student is misbehaving, stay calm and do not display anger. You cannot touch, scare, hurt, or threaten a student in any way. Do not try to ignore them if they are acting up, the situation will likely worsen. Let them know that you are there to help them and the behavior is keeping you from being helpful to them. If the behavior continues, immediately end the tutoring session and contact the teacher. Explain to the student that the session is over for the day and you will return when the student is ready to work with you. Safety Precautions Follow these precautions to keep you, the student, and the program functioning as planned. 1. Keep yourself physically separate from the student by allowing no one to sit on each other s lap; brush or play with each other s hair; hug, kiss, or tickle each other, etc. 2. No horseplay, no clowning around, no teasing; only tutoring allowed. 3. Under no circumstances do you take any student to the bathroom. 11

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13 A+ Shadowing Policy For Purdy High School Each student is allowed a total of one day for job shadowing either junior or senior year. Students may earn up to 25% of the required 50 A+ tutoring hours. PROCEDURE: 1. The student will turn in a completed job shadowing request form including parent/guardian signature to attend a shadowing experience. Further, parents will take responsibility for students traveling to and from the shadowing place. Students must secure these forms from the Counseling office. 2. The A+ Coordinator will set up a Job Shadowing experience with the requested job area as close to Purdy as possible. 3. The student will dress appropriately for the job being shadowed and will be certain to arrive on time. 4. When possible, the student will spend an entire work day, or shift with the person being shadowed. Each hour shadowed will count as an hour of the required A+ tutoring hours up to 25% of the required 50 hours. 5. During the shadowing experience, the student will: a. give the supervisor the evaluation form and envelope b. complete the job shadowing report which will include recording answers to all questions and completing all statements c. give the completed job shadowing report to the supervisor to be placed in the envelope with the evaluation form Failure to comply with and/or incompletion of any of the above procedures, will result in the student not being granted the shadowing release; therefore, if the shadowing experience in not completed after permission is granted, the student will be considered absent without permission and no hours will be awarded towards the required A+ tutoring hours. If you have any questions please contact Tabitha Farris by phone at (417) or by at tfarris@purdy.k12.com. 13

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15 PURDY HIGH SCHOOL MISSOURI A+ SCHOOL PROGRAM AGREEMENT Students graduating from a designated Missouri A+ School may qualify to receive financial assistance for tuition and fees to attend a Missouri community college or technical school. As a Purdy High School student you may be eligible for these incentives. The State of Missouri agrees to: Reimburse the cost of tuition and general fees for up to 24 months for qualifying students Accept enrollment in any Missouri A+ School Program participating Missouri public community college or vocational/technical school Guarantee the opportunity incentives for a period of 48 months after the student graduates from high school Eligibility requirements: The student must: Sign an Missouri A+ School Program Agreement Attend a designated Missouri A+ School for three consecutive years prior to graduation Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale throughout high school, on an 11 point scale Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol Make a good faith effort to secure all available federal post-secondary student financial assistance funds that do not require repayment (file the FAFSA during Senior Year before March 30) Male students need to sign up for Selective Services if 18 years old Be a US Citizen Post-graduate responsibilities The student must: Be a US Citizen Attend, on a full-time basis, a Missouri public community college or vocational/technical school Maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale Apply for federal post-secondary student financial assistance (FAFSA) during subsequent semesters This agreement signifies that it is my intent to meet or exceed the above noted eligibility criteria that will allow me to participate in the Missouri A+ School Program. I further understand that if I qualify and provided funding is available, the State of Missouri will pay the cost of tuition and fees for me to attend any participating Missouri public community college, vocational/technical school. I understand that I must make a good faith effort to secure federal assistance that does not require repayment. The Missouri A+ School Program may provide these educational incentives provided state funds are appropriated by the legislature and is subject to state funding approval. **The Missouri A+ School Program is an opportunity offered by the State of Missouri. Regulations and reimbursement of program monies are subject to the General Assembly of Missouri and can be amended without notice. Reimbursement for the Missouri A+ School Program is not the responsibility of Purdy R-II School District. Signing this agreement in no way obligates the student to participate in the A+ School Program. It shows that the student is aware of the opportunity afforded by this program and will satisfy the letter of intent requirement for those who choose to participate. Student Signature Please Print Student Name Parent/Guardian Signature High School Principal Date Expected Graduation Date Date Date A+ Coordinator Date 15

16 PURDY HIGH SCHOOL GOOD CITIZENSHIP POLICY FORM MISSOURI A+ SCHOOL PROGRAM STUDENT CERTIFICATION To be a Missouri A+ School Program Student, you must be a credible school citizen. Credible school citizens are those students whose conduct both in school and out of school reflects credit upon themselves and their school by adhering to all school policies, local, state, and federal laws. The following is a list of disqualifications: Possession or Use of Illegal Drugs. Possession or Use of Alcohol. Expulsion from School. Any offense outlined in the Safe Schools Act. A continuous pattern of any one or combination of discipline referrals. Citizenship certification will be based upon the following: Discipline record of the student as determined by the student s principal. Compliance with the Purdy High School Handbook. A+ APPEAL PROCESS After receiving the status notification, the parent will have 30 days to file an appeal with the A+ Coordinator. If an appeal is not filed within 30 days of notification, then a waiver for those days missed will not be considered. Parents should use the Appeal of Citizenship form. No appeals will be allowed after a student has graduated. When all of the information is received, a review committee will meet at the end of each semester to decide if an appeal will be granted. The review committee for citizenship appeals will be composed of the following: Principal Guidance Counselor Two PHS Teachers Missouri A+ School Program Coordinator (acting as facilitator and non-voting member) After the review committee reaches a decision, the Missouri A+ School Program Coordinator will notify the parents by letter. I understand that any violation stated above may result in the removal from the Purdy R-IV Schools Missouri A+ School Program. Student Signature Parent Signature Date 16

17 PURDY HIGH SCHOOL TUTORING AGREEMENT MISSOURI A+ SCHOOL PROGRAM STUDENT CERTIFICATION A Missouri A+ School Program Student is required to perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring. The following guidelines have been established for Missouri A+ School Program tutoring: Official tutoring log sheet must be kept by the student, signed by a school official sponsoring the activity, and turned in to the A+ office. All tutoring must be done on Purdy School District premises under the supervision of a teacher (tutoring may not be done at an individual s home or at a school not within the Purdy School District). The Missouri A+ School Program Coordinator or the sponsoring school may terminate the tutoring experience. The Missouri A+ School Program Student is responsible for being present at the agreed upon day and time for the tutoring. If absent, it is the responsibility of the Missouri A+ School Program Student to notify the adult in charge of the A+ tutoring experience. All tutoring must be approved by the Missouri A+ School Program Coordinator. No tutoring hours will be accepted after May 1 st of a student s graduating year. I understand that I am expected to be present at the agreed upon day and time for tutoring. If an absence must occur, I must notify the adult in charge of the A+ tutoring experience. I understand that failure to notify may result in my removal from that tutoring site. Student Signature Parent Signature Date 17

18 PURDY HIGH SCHOOL MISSOURI A+ SCHOOL PROGRAM STUDENT CONTACT INFORMATION STUDENT NAME: GRADUATION DATE: MAILING ADDRESS: ADDRESS: PARENT(S) NAME: PARENT ADDRESS: CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 18

19 PURDY HIGH SCHOOL APPEAL OF CITIZENSHIP FORM FOR MISSOURI A+ SCHOOL PROGRAM STUDENT CERTIFICATION Student Name: Date: Parent Name: Parent Address: Home Phone Number: This request is to appeal the removal of my son/daughter from the A+ School Program because of his/her failure to meet the good citizenship requirement for the following offense: Why should the student be able to regain their A+ Status? Parent Signature: Date: A+ Good Citizenship Committee Comments: A+ Coordinator Signature High School Principal Appeal Granted Appeal Denied Date Date 19

20 PURDY HIGH SCHOOL APPEAL OF ABSENCE FORM FOR MISSOURI A+ SCHOOL PROGRAM STUDENT CERTIFICATION Student Name: Date: Parent Name: Parent Address: Home Phone Number: In the space provided below, please indicate the date(s) of the absence and the reason for the request to be reviewed. You may use the back of this form if you need more room. Date(s) of Absence(s): Reason: Parent Signature: Date: A+ Attendance Committee Comments: A+ Coordinator Signature High School Principal Appeal Granted Appeal Denied Date Date 20

21 PURDY HIGH SCHOOL TUTORING LOG SHEET FOR MISSOURI A+ SCHOOL PROGRAM STUDENT Name: QUARTER: Date Activity Minutes Sponsor Signature Total Minutes: Student Signature: A+ Coordinator Signature: Revised: August 26,

22 JOB SHADOWING REQUEST Name: Grade: Age: Expected Year of Graduation: Your career pathway Career area in which you would like a job shadowing experience: 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice Days not convenient for you If you have spoken with an individual or organization requesting job shadow permission, please provide detailed information on who you spoke with, what organization, the phone number and any other information that may influence your job shadow. You must provide your own transportation for this educational experience. Do you have this transportation available? Yes No You received a copy of the A+ Tutoring Handbook this year. The A+ Shadowing Policy for Purdy High School is detailed. The requirements for this program are clearly indicated. Have you read and agreed to all of the conditions of the program, including the completion of all forms and the written assignment? Yes No Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date This form MUST be turned in to Mrs. Farris before a job shadow can be scheduled. Once scheduled, the student will be contacted and given details about the job shadowing experience. Revised: August 26,

23 Job Shadowing Report To be completed at the end of the day and returned with the Supervisor s report. Student s Name: Date: Time of Arrival: Time of Departure Name of Supervisor: Why are you interested in this particular job? Please ask your supervisor the following questions during the job shadowing day and record the answers in the space provided. 1. What kind of skills are necessary to be successful in this job? 2. How much education and training is needed for this job? 3. What are the normal work hours for this job? 4. What would be the starting salary for this job? 5. What kind of benefits would a person get with this job? 6. What opportunities for advancement are there with this job? Revised: August 26,

24 7. What classes should I take in high school to prepare me for this job? 8. What activities should I be involved in during high school to prepare me for this job? 9. What is the most difficult part of this job? 10. What do you enjoy most about this job? This section is to be completed at the end of the job shadowing day. Please Describe what you did during the job shadowing day. Please complete the following statements: 1. The most enjoyable part of this job seems to be Why? 2. The most difficult part of this job seem to be Revised: August 26,

25 3. I was most surprised by Why? 4. The most valuable part of the job shadowing experience was 5. Based on this job shadowing experience, how do you feel about pursuing this as a career? Once you have completed this form, make sure to give it to your supervisor. Revised: August 26,

26 Job Shadowing Evaluation Form The student you will be supervising today is required to complete a job shadowing report at the end of the day. Please assist them with this and enclose their report along with this evaluation form in the envelope provided. Student s Name Date: Business/Occupation Shadowed Name of Supervisor(s) 1. Did the student report to you on time? Yes/No 2. Was the student dressed appropriately? Yes/No 3. Did the student ask questions about the job? Yes/No 4. Was the student s behavior good? Yes/No 5. Did the student follow instructions well? Yes/No 6. Did the student seem genuinely interested? Yes/No 7. Did the student stay for all the hours of a typical work day? Yes/No 8. Was this day a typical work day for this job? Yes/No 9. Did this seem to be a good experience for the student? Yes/No 10. Would you be willing to supervise another student for job shadowing? Yes/No If you circled No for any of the above questions, please explain below or on the back of this form. Feel free to add any information that you feel would be helpful in improving the job shadowing experience. Comments: Thank you for your time and willingness to supervise a job shadowing student. Sincerely, Tabitha Farris, A+ Coordinator Revised: August 26,

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28 Current Information: PURDY HIGH SCHOOL MISSOURI A+ SCHOOL PROGRAM SENIOR FOLLOW-UP & ELIGIBILITY STATUS Name: SSN: Current Mailing Address: Telephone No.: Cell No.: Parent(s) Name: Telephone No.: Address (if different from above): I will be attending. The name and contact information of someone, other than your parents, who you will keep in touch with after you graduate. Name: Relationship: Address: Phone No.: I have reviewed my A+ Program folder and understand that: I have met GPA requirement. I have not met GPA requirement. I have met ADA requirement. I have not met ADA requirement. I have met tutoring requirement. I have not met tutoring requirement. The A+ Office has a copy of my Social Security Number. The A+ Office does not have a copy of my Social Security Number. I have filed FAFSA. I have not filed FAFSA. I have registered for Selective Service if applicable. I have not registered for Selective Service if applicable. Student Signature: Date: A+ Program Student Certification Summary Sheet Student: Graduation Date: Revised: August 26,

29 Certification of Purdy High School student for A+ status depends upon a number of factors set forth by the Missouri A+ School Program criteria as defined by the Outstanding Schools Act of This form will serve as the official document to record the above student s progress toward achieving Missouri A+ School Program Student status. Signed A+ Agreement (on file) Signed Good Citizenship Form (on file) Signed Tutoring Form (on file) Attended Purdy High School for Three Years Prior to Graduation Cumulative GPA Attendance Rate Percentage Status of Good Citizenship Number of Hours of Tutoring Hours (on file) Filed FAFSA Signed for Selective Service (Male-18 Years Old) 2015 Graduates, Algebra I EOC score level CERTIFICATION BY A+ PROGRAM COORDINATOR I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge, that has/has not met the requirements to fulfill A+ Program Student Status. A+ Program Coordinator Date Revised: August 26,

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31 Eligible A+ Community Colleges and Vocational/Technical Schools SCHOOL NAME CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER Arcadia Valley Career Technical Center Boonslick Technical Education Center Brookfield Area Career Center Cape Girardeau Career & Technical Center Career & Technical Center at Fort Osage Carrollton Area Career Center Carthage Technical Center Cass Career Center Clinton Technical School Columbia Area Career Center Crowder College Current River Career Center Dallas County Career Center Davis H. Hart Career Center East Central College Eldon Career Center Excelsior Springs Career Center Four Rivers Career Center Franklin Technology Center Gibson Technical Center Grand River Technical School Hannibal Career & Technical Center Herndon Career Center Hillyard Technical Center Kennett Career Center Kirksville Area Technical Center Jefferson College Lake Career & Technical Center Lamar Area Vocational-Technical School Lebanon Technical & Career Center Lewis & Clark Career Center Lex La-Ray Technical Center Linn State Technical College Macon Area Vocational School Metropolitan Community College Mineral Area College Missouri State University-West Plains Moberly Area Community College Moberly Area Technical Center Nevada Regional Technical Center New Madrid R-I Technical Skills Center Nichols Career Center North Central Career Center North Central Missouri College North Technical Northland Career Center Northwest Technical School Revised: August 26,

32 Ozark Mountain Technical Center Ozarks Technical Community College Pemiscot County Career & Technical Center Perryville Area Career & Technical Center Pike/Lincoln Technical Center Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center Ranken Technical College Rolla Technical Institute Saline County Career Center Sikeston Career & Technical Center South Central Career Center South Technical Southwest Area Career Center St. Charles Community College St. Louis Community College State Fair Community College Three Rivers Community College Unitec Career Center Warrensburg Area Career Center Waynesville Technical Academy Revised: August 26,

33 Non A+ Colleges/Universities Offering A+ Incentives The college and universities listed do not accept A+ funds directly from the State of Missouri. They are NOT Missouri public 2-year community colleges or vocational/technical schools, therefore, they are not part of the A+ School Program. However, several non-a+ colleges/universities in Missouri offer scholarships for certified A+ Program Student Graduates. If you are an A+ student who is not planning to attend a Missouri community college or post-secondary vocational/technical school, your A+ status can still earn you financial benefits if you attend one of the colleges/universities offering A+ scholarships. Many colleges and universities in Missouri also offer transfer scholarships to students who have used A+ benefits to attend community college for two years. Those students should check with the individual Missouri college/university they are interested in attending after two years in community college. Disclaimer: The Purdy High School A+ School Program makes no claims regarding the accuracy of the availability or requirements of the listed scholarships. The scholarships listed below are not exhaustive nor is it regularly updated and therefore may or may not be accurate at the time this document is distributed. The scholarships are listed only as a service to our A+ students and parents. Students and parents must check with the individual colleges and universities to verify scholarship availability and requirements to students with A+ certification. Avila University Wornall Rd. Kansas City, MO (816) ext Avila A+ Recognition Scholarship Provides $4,000 annually for four years. Awarded to full-time, first-year students who successfully complete the A+ Program. Recipients must also have a 20 ACT Composite. Recipients must maintain a 2.85 cumulative GPA for renewal. May not be combined with other Avila academic scholarships. Revised: August 26,

34 Drury College Springfield Rolla Lebanon 900 N. Benton Ave Forum Drive 531 W. Bland Road Springfield, MO Rolla, MO Lebanon, MO (800) (800) (800) Drury and OTC Sign Dual Admission Agreement for A+ Students. A+ Students can now transfer seamlessly from OTC to Drury. Missouri A+ Recognition Scholarship--$1,000 annual award Open to Missouri students who complete the A+ program requirements Renewable with a 3.0 cumulative GPA Final transcripts indicating proof of program completion DO NOT constitute application for the Missouri A+ Recognition Scholarship. Students must submit the online application prior to the deadline and complete the A+ program requirements prior to graduation. How to apply: Apply and be admitted to Drury University Apply online at prior to the January 10 deadline Submit proof of completion of A+ program requirements via final high school transcript A+ Program Scholarship--1/2 Tuition Scholarship Central Methodist College 411 Central Methodist Square Fayette, MO CMU Any student who has completed the A+ program during high school will be eligible for a half-tuition scholarship. A transfer student must have maintained A+ eligibility at a junior college or community college. A+ scholarships need fulfillment documentation from high school Missouri Southern State University 3950 E. Newman Road Revised: August 26,

35 Joplin, MO (866)818-MSSU A+ Leadership Scholarship--$1,000 per academic year; $500 per semester for a maximum or eight semesters. Available: A total of 100 per year on a first-come basis. Recipients will be selected based on the date the A+ Leadership Scholarship Application AND Application for Admission are received. Value: $1,000 per academic year; $500 per semester for a maximum of eight semesters -Cannot be combined with other academic institutional scholarships. -Can be combined with performance awards, not to exceed full tuition and residence hall costs, if living in the residence hall. Criteria: Available to first-time freshmen only - from an accredited A+ Missouri High school. -Must be admitted to Missouri Southern State University -Must attend MSSU the first semester immediately following High School Graduation: -Verification of A+ certification by High School Transcript -Must enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester. -Must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Renewable: Up to eight consecutive semesters with enrollment in at least 12 credit hours per semester with a 2.5 GPA the first semester of the award and a 3.0 semester GPA each consecutive fall and spring semester thereafter. Northwest Missouri State 800 University Drive Marysville, MO (800) A+ Scholarship--$1,000 or $2, 000 scholarships for incoming freshmen Dependent upon other scholarship awards. May be renewed, dependent upon grades, for up to three more years. Park University 8700 NW River Dr. Parkville, MO (816) ext Revised: August 26,

36 A-Plus Scholarship 50% tuition Eligibility criteria: Attend an A-Plus-eligible high school (must provide a letter of eligibility from your high school counselor), and 3.25 cumulative high school GPA OR 24 ACT or 1650 SAT score Renewal criteria: Must maintain 3.25 GPA Available for a maximum of four years Must complete 24 credit hours each Lindenwood College 209 S. Kingshighway St. Charles, MO (636) ACT Selection depends on recommendation, community service and residential student. Missouri Western College 4525 Downs Drive St. Joseph, MO (816) A Plus Program This program provides financial assistance to A Plus eligible students who are enrolled in programs of study leading to diplomas, certificates, or associate degrees approved by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours of approved A Plus classes and maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. This award pays for tuition and common fees. Missouri Western participates in the A Plus program in conjunction with Hillyard Technical Center. A+ Scholarship--$1,000 Stephens College 1200 E. Broadway Columbia, MO Revised: August 26,

37 Freshmen students who complete the A+ program and earn at least a 3.0 GPA, will be offered a $1,000 A+ Scholarship. Truman State University 100 E. Normal Kirksville, MO A+ Recognition Scholarship--$500 per academic year Accepted applicants expected to successfully complete the A+ Program. Verification of A+ Certification required on official final high school transcript. Webster University 470 E. Lockwood Ave. St. Louis, MO (314) A+ Scholarship--$,1000-$2,000 (unlimited) Awarded to first-time freshmen who A) graduate from an A+ high school, as certified by the state of Missouri, B) have completed the requirements of the program, and C) are certified by their high school to receive the A+ Scholarship offered by the state of Missouri. The award level is based on the applicant's cumulative grade point average, class rank, and ACT or SAT scores. In addition to the A+ certification, a minimum ACT of 21 or SAT of 1500 is required. This is a Webster University award. The A+ award offered by the state of Missouri may only be used at Missouri public community colleges. A+ Award--$1,000 William Woods University One University Ave. Fulton, MO Automatically awarded upon receipt of certified transcripts from a Missouri A+ designated high school. Southeast Missouri State University One University Plaza Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast A+ Scholarship: The Southeast A+ Scholarship is a University-sponsored scholarship. The scholarship requirements and renewal criteria closely relate to those in place for the Missouri A+ Program. The Revised: August 26,

38 Southeast A+ Scholarship only covers eligible majors. Those majors include: 1. Associate of Applied Science/Computer Technology with options in: a. Automated Manufacturing b. Microcomputer Systems c. Technical Computer Graphics 2. Associate of Applied Science/Child Care and Guidance The Southeast A+ Scholarship covers: Incidental and general fees for courses that are part of an eligible program. Student is responsible for all other charges (textbooks, course fees, room and board, bookstore, parking decal, etc.) and for making payments by the scheduled due dates. By participating in the Southeast A+ Scholarship Program, the student relinquishes any other University-based merit scholarship(s) intended for incidental and/or general fees. The Southeast A+ Scholarship is authorized to cover incidental and general fees, less any Federal Pell Grant award (including Academic Competitiveness Grants), Access Missouri Grant, and/or other awards specifically denoted for incidental and/or general fees. Revised: August 26,

39 PURDY HIGH SCHOOL MISSOURI A+ SCHOOL PROGRAM Manual Rules and Regulations Signature Sheet After reading the Purdy Schools Program Manual with your student, this page must be signed, dated, and returned to the A+ Program Office. I read and understand these are the rules and regulations set forth by the Purdy R-II School District in regards to the Missouri A+ School Program. Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date Revised: August 26,